Focus on Resiliency
Climate-related ‘one-two punch’ seen driving Los Angeles wildfires
Record heat and dense vegetation caused by climate change fueled rapid wildfires around Los Angeles, destroying over 230 homes.
Brazil fires need harsher punishment: environmental police boss
Brazil's wildfires, driven by illegal land clearing and arson, intensify amid severe drought, calling for tougher laws.
Polish power system is safe despite flooding, grid operator says
Ongoing floods 'have not damaged transmission infrastructure' says power grid operator, after helicopters check electricity lines.
In Colombia, a river’s ‘rights’ swept away by mining and conflict
Despite a landmark ruling granting Colombia's Atrato River legal rights in 2016, illegal mining and conflict persist.
Three activists risking their lives for the planet
Three activists face violence opposing wildcat gold mining in Ecuador, illegal shrimp farming in Indonesia, and oil in Uganda.
B.C. forest watchdog says province should improve watershed management
B.C.'s forest watchdog urges better watershed management after finding "excessive" logging in at-risk areas without proper oversight.
Google says it will rethink its plans for a big data center in Chile over water worries
Google halts plans for a $200M data center in Chile to address environmental concerns, citing water usage and sustainability issues amid a severe...
Oregon tribe sues govt over offshore wind auction
An Oregon tribe sues the U.S. over offshore wind plans, citing inadequate analysis of environmental and cultural impacts.
Brazilian firefighters battle national park wildfire that is enveloping Brasilia in smoke
Wildfires fueled by historic drought ravage Brazil's national park, shrouding Brasilia in smoke; authorities investigate arson.
Brazil’s farmers fret over fires and drought
Brazil's worst drought in 70 years, coupled with fires, is devastating key crops, threatening the agricultural sector.
